MLB Rumors

Orioles pitching prospect Dylan Bundy, who had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right arm in late April, tested his full range of motion Friday and reported no pain, the Baltimore Sun reports.

Bundy is not expected to begin throwing until mid-June, as his arm needs six weeks of rest after the injection, which he received on April 29.

Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis is slated to play in extended spring training Saturday, LoHud.com reports.

Youkilis has been out for about a month with a back injury. If his back holds up, he is expected to return to the Yankees in about a week.

Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks was held out of the starting lineup in favor of Jeff Bianchi Friday night against the Pirates.

Weeks is a .211 (4 for 19) hitter lifetime against Friday's starter A.J. Burnett. Manager Ron Roenicke has told reporters that Weeks could become less of a lock for the starting lineup. He has one hit in his last 20 at-bats.

Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie is out Friday with foot soreness, MLB.com reports. 

Lowrie has missed three-straight games with the injury, but he said the swelling has subsided considerably since he was hit by a Yu Darvish pitch Tuesday. He expects to return to action soon, although he is unsure of the exact date.

Brewers pitcher Alfredo Figaro will start Tuesday against the Twins, assuming he is not needed to pitch in relief before then, MLB.com reports Friday. It is not clear whether this will be a spot start, as Hiram Burgos was scheduled to start Tuesday before hitting the disabled list.

Figaro has a 3.24 ERA in 14 relief appearances, and has made four starts at the major-league level. He has an 8.31 ERA in 17 1/3 innings as a starter. 

After conflicting reports Friday, the Mariners have indeed placed Robert Andino on outright waivers, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports.

The move opens a 40-man roster spot for catcher Jesus Sucre, who replaces Jesus Montero. Andino hit .184/.253/.237 in 76 at-bats with Seattle.

The Mariners recalled shortstop Carlos Triunfel Friday, the team announced. Triunfel takes the roster spot of Robert Andino, who was designated for assignment.

Triunfel had been playing for Triple-A Tacoma, hitting .300/.351/.476 with four home runs and four stolen bases in 170 at-bats. He made his major-league debut last season, going 5 for 22 with two doubles, two runs and three RBI while with the Mariners.

Astros outfielder Justin Maxwell is expected to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at extended spring training, MLB.com reports.

Maxwell suffered a broken hand April 23. He took 20 batting practice swings Friday and says he feels good. He's looking at an early June return.

Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval (illness), who appeared as a pinch-hitter Wednesday, returned to the starting lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Sandoval is 3 for 6 with a home run against Friday's starter Tyler Chatwood. He is hitting .306/.343/.475 with eight homers and 34 RBI in 183 at-bats.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt was back in the starting lineup as expected Friday against the Rockies. Belt was held out of the starting lineup for the team's previous game Wednesday against the Nationals but appeared later in the game as a pinch-hitter.